We dedicate our thoughts, support and admiration today to any woman, anywhere in the world who is reaching beyond the expectations of others to follow her own path in life. To do so often needs courage and perseverance.

We also remember and applaud the many women around the globe who have risked everything to blaze a trail that others can follow. It is only by continuing to question the status quo that we can shape the future.

Women are already out there achieving, discovering, creating and influencing, and have been for centuries - let's make them more visible in the public consciousness.